Ray of Hope - 82nd Draw

[RodRodrigues]

Does anyone believe ONTARIO will start sending NOI this month??

 

[krunal2904]

Nothing can be expected from CIC. It seems like they don't want to increase the cut-off or they don't want to go CRS below 440. I hope I would be wrong

 

[Radhe]

So , which brings us to the fact that they need to have atleast 1 set of back to back draws in a month (roughly). This in turn would drop the scores.

I dnt think there would be back to back draws. CIC seems to be sticking at 2750 and 2 week draws as a golden rule now. They dnt want to eat in PNP like onip wants 400+ candidates and money channel. Score doesnt seem would go down below 435 in future. If they were desperate about quotas, then they would have rolled-out 3rd Jan draw or given more invites in this draw, either of which didnt happen.
I think having a balanced draw system is what they are aiming for to a bite what they can chew rather than focusing on quotas and acting desperate.

 

[Nobatia]

Congrats to the first group of 2018 ITAs!
Everyone else brace yourself and prepare for lower CRS in the coming draws. It's inevitable

 

[Krystine]

hello guys

is it true that once you receiced the ITA then your working visa will be expended until the time of your landing?

I am asking this because my visa will be so closed to be expired. . anyonre can advise?

 

[FaithandFavor]

Welcome to 2018, CIC!

81st draw - January 10th:

CRS: 446
Tie-Breaker: November 18th, 2017
ITAs: 2750
Draw time: 8:15 am
Draw published: 10:26 am

Hey what route are you leaning towards? OINP or regular EE?

 

[WanderWomanToo]

2750 wouldn’t be so bad if they would introduce program specific draws like those with CEC other than PNP and FST draws, don’t you think? That would be a game changer

Plus some back to back draws.

 

[AlliBatista]

Hey what route are you leaning towards? OINP or regular EE?

Regular EE, but I intend to increase my score with TEF in a few months.

We can expect the scores to drop, but at the same time we have to do whatever it takes to increase our chances, waiting forever won't lead us anywhere.

 

[alfred0]

hello guys

is it true that once you receiced the ITA then your working visa will be expended until the time of your landing?

I am asking this because my visa will be so closed to be expired. . anyonre can advise?

Not after getting ITA but after submitting your whole application and getting AOR.
Search for bridging work permit if you want more information

 

[Contactnisha]

Guys I was wondering why does cic stick on the same number of invitations 2750
Will this number be changed in 2018

This had stuck my inner sense long back

 

[Emnafrancks]

Does anyone believe ONTARIO will start sending NOI this month??

Quite possible. Currently doing maintenance on their site. Would really take this option as CIC has lately become too unpredictable for their liking.

 

[arthurbr]

Should we expect a 3-week gap and then a draw with 2750 ITAs and 446 cut-off again?

 

[jessekay]

I

This link still says 20th December!
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/rounds-invitations.html

Anyone having same issues?

I had.
Clear your browser cookies.
You are good to go then

 

[Midnight Blessing]

Hello,
I just spoke to my immigration rule. He is saying the same things I am reading here.

Good news= Score remained same after three weeks.
Bad news-2750

He said they might instill the quota for this year soon. Possible 3200 draw expected in feb although he is not 100% sure.

Score remained the same is not as good a news as it looks cause there were no IELTS exam results publishing from 30th Dec to 10th of Dec & also ECA was slow due to the break. However, the bad news is more of a shocker for most of us and nevertheless the main concern from hereon

 

[RodRodrigues]

Quite possible. Currently doing maintenance on their site. Would really take this option as CIC has lately become too unpredictable for their liking.

Yeah! =/

I have not created EE profile yet but I do have ECA and IELTS already. My score using the CRS calculator is 406. Therefore, I am kind of monitoring the OINP (HCP) and hoping they issue NOI 400+, and then I would create right away my profile. Does strategy make sense in your opinion?

Along with that, I am planning to retake the IELTS and achieve CLB9 (currently 8) to boost my score up to (469).